Something Kevin Costner Said

By Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show

According to the Sunday Parade section of my local newspaper, The Roanoke Times July20, 2008 edition, Dotson Rader interviewed the movie star Kevin Costner. I've been a fanof Costner's for many years. He's made some great movies. At age 53 now, he's remarriedand become a father once again, although at first I don’t think he was too keen on theidea.Costner is quoted as saying,

"Sometimes you learn that the thing you're most afraid of in life is the thing thatwill save your life."

That incredibly

aware

statement catapulted me out of my Sunday dinner stupor. My brainstarting spitting out thoughts like a stock market ticker. What? Did I hear him correctly?I guess I did, because here I am today agreeing with Kevin Costner. Once upon a time mycareer involved using my brain and voice extensively everyday as a stockbroker andinsurance agent. Unfortunately, I contracted so many viruses that my Immune Systembecame totally confused, readied for a total collapse -while- my brain functioned as if itwere trudging through cold oatmeal.

I could not think.

Somehow that is too simplistic a description and does not speak to the horror of my poorbrain. I word-searched, stuttered, forgot what I said moments before, could not remembersentences in a paragraph. I could go on and on in describing my cognitive braindysfunction, but if you’ve been through any of it, you are familiar with the memory andcognitive problems.Fear gripped me from the inside out. It felt like it would never let go....I wondered if I would be in that pitiful state forever….Well, that wasn't the end of the story as you can imagine. Gradually, gradually I madeimprovements. My cognitive problems began to disappear as I forced myself to get back on the computer. I studied and learned the theory and art of becoming a writer.I won't kid you. It was very tough at first. My almost non-existent energy level did nothelp matters. However, week after week, month after month I rebounded slowly…mentally. The body followed much later, but that is another subject.Be assured that whatever your biggest problem is with Fibromyalgia, Chronic FatigueSyndrome or whatever ails you, find your biggest challenge and do not cower from thechallenge. Overcoming it may just be your way out of chronic illness. Don't give in to itor give up.Cinda Crawfordhttp://www.healthmattersshow.com info@healthmattersshow.com Copyright 2008 Health Matters Show All Right Reserved